1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, AL (37 Rentals)

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Inkwell on Grandview
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$1,654 - $1,854
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Inkwell on Grandview

3560 Grandview PkyBirmingham, AL 35243
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Chelsea, AL Local Guide

Largest Available Chelsea and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelsea, AL is found at Skylar Ridge in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood and is 1,180 square feet priced from $1,375. Bluffs at Riverview in the Lake Purdy neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 975 square feet and currently listed start at $1,239. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chelsea:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Skylar Ridge1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia1,180 Sq Ft$1,375
Bluffs at Riverview1 Bed 1 Bath975 Sq Ft$1,239
Inverness CliffsAlpine973 Sq Ft$1,273
Retreat at GreystoneA4- The Highland952 Sq Ft$1,479
Kenley ApartmentsCelia 1945 Sq Ft$1,334
MAA Riverchase21B939 Sq Ft$1,228
The Avenues of InvernessSpringhill931 Sq Ft$1,041
MAA Eagle RidgeThe Russet906 Sq Ft$1,223
AureaThe Beaumont904 Sq Ft$999
LakestoneThe Beaumont904 Sq Ft$999

Cheapest Available Chelsea and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelsea, AL is the Brookhaven Model starting from $861 at The Avenues of Inverness in the Lake Purdy neighborhood. The second most affordable Chelsea 1 Bedroom is the The Ashton Model at The Abbey At Inverness starting at $899 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chelsea is currently $1,275. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chelsea:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Avenues of InvernessBrookhaven$861
The Abbey At InvernessThe Ashton$899
Wood SpringsAzalea$899
Madison PlaceThe Azalea$949
Colony WoodsThe Retreat$965
Summerchase at RiverchaseAdair$994
Turtle Lake Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath$999
AureaThe Beaumont$999
LakestoneThe Beaumont$999
MAA Eagle RidgeThe Terre$1,028

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Chelsea with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chelsea is at The Avenues of Inverness listed at $861.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chelsea is $1,275.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chelsea is a 1,180 square feet unit starting from $1,375 at Skylar Ridge.

What is the average size for Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chelsea is currently 806 sq ft.

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